For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 10,148 students in Irving, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Irving, TX are Universal Academy - Coppell, Great Hearts Irving Upper and Manara Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irving, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Irving have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Irving, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Universal Academy - Coppell
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 E Sandy Lake Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5034
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 393-5034
Gr: PK-12 | 1,302 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3520 World Cup
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Irving, TX 75038
(469) 725-0014
Gr: 6-12 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Manara Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8201 Tristar Dr
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Manara Stem Academy - Arlington
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6101 S Collins St
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 304-1155
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Universal Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2616 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 255-1800
Gr: PK-12 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 W Pioneer Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-6000
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Bush Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Cowboys Pkwy
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-3700
Irving, TX 75063
(972) 968-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Finley Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-0100
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Bowie Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 6th St
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3000
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Crandall Rd
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-4400
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3033 W Country Club Rd
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-7500
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Lady Bird Johnson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 W Pioneer
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-5000
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 E Union Bower Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-3100
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Crockett Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2431 Hancock St
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-4700
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 600-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Reassignment Center
Alternative School
1600 E Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3900
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3900
Gr: K-12
Irving, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deaf Ed Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
631 Edmondson Dr
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 721-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Eagle Advantage Charter El Irv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
900 N Beltline Rd
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 986-1615
Irving, TX 75061
(972) 986-1615
4601 N Macarthur Blvd
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5000
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5000
Gr: 9-11 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3700 Pleasant Run
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5500
Irving, TX 75038
(972) 600-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1081 W Shady Grove Rd
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-5000
Irving, TX 75062
(972) 600-5000
Gr: 9 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
9411 Hargrove St
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 590-5100
Irving, TX 75039
(972) 590-5100
Gr: K-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1600 E Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Gr: K-5
Wheeler Transitional And Developmental Sec Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1600 Shady Grove
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 600-3750
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Irving, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Irving, TX include Universal Academy - Coppell, Great Hearts Irving Upper and Manara Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Irving?
15 public middle schools are located in Irving.
What is the racial composition of students in Irving?
Irving public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Irving are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Irving include: Universal Academy vs. Universal Academy - Coppell, Lady Bird Johnson Middle School vs. Travis Middle School, Crockett Middle School vs. Lady Bird Johnson Middle School
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